CounsellorLocation: 55 Dartmouth Road, Forest Hill, London,
Working Hours: 22.5 Hours per week (3 Days)Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,690 - £34,730
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and compassionatePart-Time Counsellorto join our Drug and Alcohol service, Primary Care Recovery Service (PCRS) & Aftercare Lewisham. The role involves providingshort- to medium-term one-to-one, face-to-face counselling, typically offering8–12 sessions per client, to adults experiencing issues related to substance use.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support clients in their recovery journey, promoting positive change, resilience, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver structuredone-to-one counselling sessions(8–12 sessions per client) in a face-to-face setting
2. Carry out initial assessments, risk assessments, and agreed treatment planning
3. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records
4. Review progress and outcomes with clients, adapting interventions as needed
5. Work in line with relevant ethical frameworks, safeguarding policies, and service procedures
6. Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing service development
Essential Requirements
7. Recognisedcounselling qualification(e.g. Diploma or equivalent)
8. Membership (or eligibility for membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g. BACP, UKCP, NCPS)
9. Experience of providing counselling to adults, ideally withindrug and alcohol, mental health, or related services
10. Good understanding of substance misuse, recovery models, and trauma-informed practice
11. Strong communication skills and the ability to build therapeutic relationships
12. Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
Desirable
13. Experience working within a Drug & Alcohol or community-based service
14. Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency working
15. Experience delivering time-limited or structured interventions
What We Offer
16. Supportive and collaborative working environment
17. Regular clinical supervision
18. Opportunities for professional development and training
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
19. 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
20. Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
21. Life assurance (3× annual salary)
22. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
23. Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
24. Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
25. 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
26. Recognition and long service awards via our and portals
27. £500 bonus
28. Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
29. Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
30. Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team:
Closing Date:
2026-03-01